Further Information

The Kent TestThe Kent Test (Eleven Plus) is a test taken by children in Kent that determines whether or not they can be entered into Grammar Schools. The test is taken in Year 6 at primary school by children entering secondary school the following September. Once a child passes the test, they are then able to apply to a Kent grammar school. Passing the exam does not guarantee a place as grammar schools may become oversubscribed.

GCSEsGCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) are the qualifications students attain when they complete secondary school. They are highly valued by schools, Sixth Form colleges and employers. Many schools and education centres require a minimum of 5 A-C passes at GCSE in order to go on to study A-levels and almost all require C passes in Maths and English. Assessments are largely based on written examinations, with many subjects having elements of coursework. Coursework and examination papers are sent to standardised examining boards such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC, and they determine the final marks and grades of the student.